Renal Cell (Kidney) Cancer

Has anyone overcome stage 4 RCC lung metastases without Keytruda?

Hi I am 45 with rcc Did anyone have stage 4 rcc in the lungs and what is the best way to get heal without using keytruda

How to support a friend with stage 4 cancer who's unsure about treatment?

My friend has renal cell carcinoma cancer metastatic stage 4 and it's in her lymph nodes tumors in her heart lungs kidney and bones. She wants the immunotherapy treatment then she doesn't want it anymore she had it one time. I'm stressed out and struggling.

Should I choose partial or full nephrectomy for kidney cancer?

I recently was diagnosed with Renal Cell Cancer in my left kidney with the mass being 4.7 cm. I now have to decide if I want a partial nephrectomy or full nephrectomy done. My lymph nodes are swollen as well as my spleen. A local urologist said he would do a full nephrectomy with a robotic surgeon. I had a second opinion at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and he said they could do a partial or full nephrectomy. I'm worried that if I do a partial then cancer may return at some point. I've never had cancer before and just looking for some suggestions on whether I should get the whole kidney taken out or just the tumor.

Has anyone had kidney mass ablation? What should I expect?

Dr's found a mass in my left kidney 1.7cm report said renal cell carcinoma from the CT scan. Dr didnt biopsy yet and now meeting an ablation dr to try and burn it off. Has anyone had this procedure done if so what am I up against and when will I know what the mass is.

How to protect remaining kidney after renal cell carcinoma surgery?

Diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma last year and had right kidney removed last December! Still battling to save left kidney today!!

Should I ask for a PET scan with suspicious lung spots after cancer?

I survived breast cancer 5 years ago. 8 chemo treatments followed by 8 weeks of radiation. So far, it hasn't come back. They recently discovered a mass on my kidney during an MRI of my lower back. Having partial(and possibly total nephrectomy) October 6. During my surgical prescreening, I had a lung CT scan. Two "suspicious" spots were discovered. My question is regarding PET Scans. I have never had a PET Scan. How many have you had? Is this something I should insist on?

Should I get Keytruda after kidney cancer surgery? Side effects concern

Just had followup with Oncologist post left kidney removal. No evidence of spread, recommending Keytruda 1 year every 3 weeks and CT surveillance every 3 months. Concerned over side effects, pursuing second opinions. Guidance from experience anyone?

How do I cope with cancer spreading to my pancreas?

Had my left kidney removed on Feb 14 of this year. Stage 4. Then they found cancer in my adrenal gland and that was taking out June. Now it's in my pancreas. Just beginning treatments.

How do I cope with anxiety while monitoring kidney cancer recurrence?

Left kidney removed 8/2021 told they got it all. Suffered heart attack and mass was found in chest xray. I had triple bypass 8/24/2024. Had Pet scan, MRI and found paraspinal mass. Feb 2025 I had 5 radiation treatments. Now having CT scans every 3 months. No growth or spreading thus far. My hematology oncologist is on agreement with monitoring. I’m on pins and needles all the time